Great tips.
I also recommend the following: (Most are for U.S. only)
a. Use a
different password (and login if possible) at each web site that you access. Otherwise, if your password is guessed or stolen at one site, a person can log in as you everywhere else too.
b. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT to notify major credit bureaus to not give out your information to other companies. This will reduce the number of pre-approved credit card offers you receive in the mail.
c. Notify the Direct Marketing Association that you want to opt out of receiving unsolicited mail. Write to:
Direct Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
PO Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
d. Get on the federal government's Do Not Call registry.
http://www.donotcall.gov/
e. Consider opting out of Acxiom's marketing and directory products. Email
optoutUS@acxiom.com or call 1-877-774-2094.
f. Read the privacy policies that you receive in the mail. If the company shares your information with 3rd parties, call the number or return the provided form to opt out.
g. Never give out your name, credit card number, social security number, etc. on an unsolicited call. If the offer interests you, have them provide a company name and phone number. Confirm the company is legitimate, and then call them back. If the offer does not interest you, ask to be put on their do-not-call list.
h. Check your credit report regularly for unusual activity. You can get a free credit report every 4 months from 1 of the 3 credit bureaus at
http://www.annualcreditreport.com/